Viasat accelerates introduction of hybrid I-6 F1 satellite
Following a temporary outage this spring of the Inmarsat I-4 F1 L-band satellite for Asia-Pacific (APAC), Inmarsat’s new owner, Viasat... Continue Reading
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Thales aiding airline clients given SITA plan to exit cabin IFC
French multinational corporation Thales says it is working with its airline customers to come up with “the best long-term solution for... Continue Reading
Exclusive: SITA confirms it is exiting cabin inflight connectivity
Global air transport communications and IT company SITA, which boasts a proud history in the inflight connectivity sector and counts heavy-h... Continue Reading
Inmarsat employs smart aggregation to offer SwiftJet to BizAv
Swift64. SwiftBroadband. SwiftBroadband-Safety. Inmarsat has long favored the word “swift” to describe its L-band satellite-supported connec... Continue Reading
One-on-one with Inmarsat Aviation president Philippe Carette
Last fall, Inmarsat named Philippe Carette as president of its Aviation business. Carette joined the London-headquartered satellite operator... Continue Reading
ASIP completes ground testing of Bluetooth IFC on Wizz Air A321
US firm AS-IP Tech (ASIP) recently completed ground testing – including electromagnetic interference (EMI), network performance and full fun... Continue Reading
SmartSky plans to launch nextgen ATG service this summer
After grappling with delays, nextgen air-to-ground inflight connectivity provider SmartSky Networks this summer plans to launch service in t... Continue Reading
OneWeb moves closer to fulfilling mission; forges new pact with Hughes
A week before Christmas, OneWeb received an early present. On 18 December, the satellite operator, whose aim is to deliver Internet access e... Continue Reading
Press Release: Delta offers contact tracing for travelers returning to US
Delta is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to keep international customers informed of potential COVID-19 expos... Continue Reading
Press Release: AIRE provides conversion for two Cebu Pacific A330s
AIRE (Aircraft Interior Refurbishment España), one of the leading Spanish providers of cabin interiors engineering, production and maintenan... Continue Reading
Press Release: Crystal Cabin Award is now open for new submissions
The entry period for two new Crystal Cabin Award special categories – “Clean & Safe Air Travel” and “Judges’ Choice Award” –... Continue Reading
Qatar Airways celebrates 100th aircraft with broadband Internet
Qatar Airways is celebrating the launch of its 100th aircraft to feature high-speed inflight Internet, which enables passengers to stay conn... Continue Reading
Press Release: Gilat modem supports Ka IFC on Qingdao Airlines
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announces that Gilat’s aero mo... Continue Reading
Gogo fights to retain as many satcom-fitted Delta aircraft as possible
Inflight connectivity service provider Gogo is vowing it will fight to retain as many satcom-fitted aircraft as possible at Delta Air Lines,... Continue Reading
Press Release: Crystal Cabin Award: Winners to be announced in 2021
The awards ceremony for the 14th Crystal Cabin Awards in Hamburg, originally planned for 1 April 2020, has been rescheduled for 13 April 202... Continue Reading